In Choosing the Vector Used to Carry Human Genes into a Host

question 24

Multiple Choice

In choosing the vector used to carry human genes into a host cell, which of the following should be the important consideration?

• A) What kind of plasmid it is
• B) Whether the vector comes from a bacterium or a virus
• C) How much donor DNA can be carried on the vector
• D) Whether the vector contains RNA or DNA

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